Pre-Chiropractic

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This program is administered by the Department of Biology .

Although not required, most professional schools recommend that you complete a bachelor of science degree before entering a professional school. Most professional schools do not have a required major. You are encouraged to choose a major that interests you, as long as the program prerequisites are completed. However, most students major in Biology or Biochemistry. Contact the appropriate pre-professional adviser for suggested electives and requirements as early as possible.

Required

BIOL 110 - Principles of Biology I Credits: 5 and
BIOL 111 - Principles of Biology II Credits: 5
OR
BIOL 130 - Introduction to Plant Biology Credits: 5 and
BIOL 160 - Introduction to Animal Biology Credits: 5
BIOL 333 - General Microbiology Credits: 4
BIOL 385 - Human Physiology Credits: 4
BIOL 387 - Human Anatomy Credits: 4
CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5 and
CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry Credits: 5
or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles Credits: 5
CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry Credits: 4
PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 204 - College Physics II Credits: 5 (or a substitute)
ENGL 101 - Academic Reading and Writing Credits: 3
ENGL 202 - Academic Writing and Research Credits: 3
PSYC 110 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3

Note

Grades must be C or above. A bachelor’s degree is required to practice in Wisconsin and many other states. Most graduate programs require at least 90 credits.